Owned by 186 member countries and consistently rated AAA/Aaa. IFC aims to achieve our mission of promoting development by providing debt and equity to the private sector, through a range of benchmark and bespoke products.
In Ethiopia, where food insecurity and malnutrition remain major issues and nearly 20 percent of the population are undernourished. An investment in a poultry distributor has fueled their expansion and boosted the availability and affordability of poultry products across the country.
Modern waste management practices play a critical role in achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change. This IFC initiative supports private waste management companies and municipalities to harness the resource value in waste and to foster a circular economy.
The inaugural edition of this report analyzes new data and highlights a growing divergence in financial sector resilience and stability among emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) and critical trends in climate finance.
A strong and engaged private sector is indispensible to ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. That's where IFC comes in - we have more than 60 years experience in unlocking private investment, creating markets and opportunities where they are needed most.
We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges.
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
In fiscal year 2024, IFC committed a record $56 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
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IFC’s impact spans more than 100 nations. We empower entrepreneurs all over the world, turning bold ideas into engines of inclusive growth creating millions of jobs, uplifting lives, and transforming communities.